Aircraft Photo of XS420 | English Electric Lightning T5 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #481756
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:XS420
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T5
C/n (msn):B1/95005
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:145 Sqn
Location
City / Airport:Coltishall (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGYC   IATA: CLF   Local: -   Other: -
Event:Battle of Britain At Home Day Coltishall 1968
 
Photo Date:14 September 1968
Photo by:Mike Cain
Photo ID: 481756
Photo Comment

First flight 23rd Jan.1965, taken on charge 29th Apr.1965. Depicted while operating with 226OCU, Coltishall. Last flight May 1983 and struck off charge 16th June 1988. Currently on loan to the Farnborough Aircraft Services Trust (FAST), where it arrived 3rd Sept.2003 and is displayed on the gate.

This photo is copyright © Mike Cain, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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